Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Jeddah travel guide

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You're Going to Love Jeddah

With a population of 2,87 million, Jeddah is the largest city in Makkah, Saudi Arabia by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Jeddah deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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Where to Eat in Jeddah

If you’re looking for affordable options, Spears - InterContinental Jeddah (Al Kurnaysh Rd) and Al Ferdaus - InterContinental Jeddah (Al Kurnaysh Rd, Al-Hamra'a) are great picks.

When to visit Jeddah

Jeddah in August
Estimated hotel price
$295
1 night at 3-star hotel
Jeddah in August
Estimated hotel price
$295
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Jeddah in July, when the average temperature is 32 °C, and the highest can go up to 37 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 18 °C, with an average temperature of 23 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 20 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Jeddah, with an average rainfall of 0 mm.

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How to Get to Jeddah

Plane

When flying to Jeddah, you’ll arrive at Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED), which is located 15 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Jeddah from Australia departs from Perth and takes around 20h 55m.

Car

Another option to get to Jeddah is to pick up a car hire from Mecca, which is about 66 km from Jeddah. You’ll find branches of Budget and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Mecca.

Plane

When flying to Jeddah, you’ll arrive at Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED), which is located 15 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Jeddah from Australia departs from Perth and takes around 20h 55m.

Car

Another option to get to Jeddah is to pick up a car hire from Mecca, which is about 66 km from Jeddah. You’ll find branches of Budget and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Mecca.

Airports near Jeddah

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Airlines serving Jeddah

KLM
Good (1,432 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,004 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,571 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,088 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,094 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,045 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,677 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,434 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,504 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,516 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,331 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,093 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,412 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (902 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,089 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (282 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (647 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,888 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (178 reviews)
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Where to stay in Jeddah

From 5-star hotels such as the Joudyan Red Sea Mall Jeddah By Elaf to great affordable options like the Taj Al Worood Hotel, Jeddah offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $140 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $312 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Jeddah, with prices from $38 to $751 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Jeddah are about 9% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Jeddah

Most booked hotels in Jeddah

Warwick Hotel Jeddah
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$122+
Platinum Seventy
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$98+
Mövenpick Jeddah City Star
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$152+
Jeddah Hilton Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$275+

Hiring a car in Jeddah

Hiring a car in Jeddah costs $74 per day, on average, or $147 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 71% cheaper than airport locations in Jeddah.

Compact (Nissan Sunny or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Jeddah, while also 31% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Jeddah costs $74 per day, on average, or $147 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 71% cheaper than airport locations in Jeddah.

Compact (Nissan Sunny or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Jeddah, while also 31% cheaper than other types, on average.

Car hire agencies in Jeddah

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